Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Centralization/decentralization

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning centralization/decentralization?

• A) Decentralized decision authority has become relatively common in organizations.
• B) Centralization permits greater utilization of the talents and abilities of managers and teams of employees.
• C) Centralization is often more effective in a rapidly changing environment where it is necessary to be responsive to changing customer needs and tastes.
• D) By maintaining a highly centralized structure, the 3M Corporation has become one of the world's most innovative companies.

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